Each Sigil possess three sections: Two for keeping score during Challenge of the Elders, and one to inform the player which modifier is active and awards more points. The two sections a player must fulfill in order to redeem the card for loot are "High score" and "Cumulative Score". "High Score" requires the fireteam to obtain a total score of 30,000 points in one playthrough and rewards a weapon, and "Cumulative Score" which requires a total score of 90,000 points over multiple runs and rewards armor. When either section is completed, Guardians can return to Variks and receive their rewards.[1]

An Elder's Sigil is only valid between resets. If an Elder's Sigil remains in a players inventory past reset, it becomes an Expired Elder's Sigil which reads "Obtain this week's Elders' Sigil from Variks."